Oil & Gas

Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) — Cost Treatment

Recording the cost of a chemical EOR program injecting surfactants to increase oil recovery.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
EOR Asset (Capitalized — Future Economic Benefit)Asset (+)8,000,000.00-
Cash / Chemicals SupplierAsset (-)-8,000,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

EOR costs are capitalized when the injection program can be demonstrated to increase total recoverable reserves. If the expenditure only maintains current production rates, it is expensed as a lifting cost.

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